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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 188.97 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 188.97 and 117.48 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 188.97 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/188.97 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 188.97 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 22,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200.20/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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